Archives for January 5, 2019

‘“It’s pretty promising and exciting to think about what we could’ve done and what we can do and what’s in the future. I’m extremely excited to have the guys that we have. I’m looking forward to growing with these guys and going into next season with some momentum.”’

‘The 30-year-old Hughes is the Bills’ lone true, edge-bending speed rusher, a threat who must be respected and accounted for by the offense. Take Hughes out of the Bills’ pass-rush mix, and all the other twist stunts, linebacker blitzes and power rushes coming from the other side don’t look nearly as threatening.’

‘The items – filling two 14-foot truckloads – include some furnishings from the home of Miller and his wife, Gloria. A white wicker furniture set from the Miller sunroom, foyer table, French provincial chairs and lighted curio cabinet displaying Gloria Miller’s extensive Lenox collection will also be auctioned.’

‘Flynn, at a Buffalo News Editorial Board meeting Friday, said prosecutors are looking into allegations that Achtyl assaulted Nicholas H. Belsito, as well as whether Achtyl and Deputy James W. Flowers made false statements in court documents involving Belsito’s arrest.’

‘Allen knows that with $90-million in cap space and 10 draft picks, GM Brandon Beane will be making over the roster like an episode of Flip or Flop. He hears everyone saying, “You need more talent around you.’’ But his response? “I love the guys we got. I care about all of our guys,’’ Allen said. He knows change is inevitable in the Not For Long league. But it’s nice when a guy doesn’t throw his teammates, even soon-to-be ex-teammates, under the bus. Leadership doesn’t take time off.’

‘“You know, Derek was invaluable to what he brought,” Beane said this week. “(He was) Another set of eyes and ears that’s lived that position. There’s many coaches in this league that never played at this level between the white lines. There’s no replacement for a guy who has done it, seen it, and not only has Derek been great for Josh and for Matt (Barkley), but he’s also been great for Brian Daboll.”’

‘Sean McDermott has stressed culture since becoming Bills head coach. Based on the reports coming out of Pittsburgh, adding a player like Antonio Brown goes against everything Sean McDermott believes. Between Brown skipping a MRI examination, walk-throughs and meetings, he may not be the type of player that McDermott wants in his locker room.’

‘”It was kind of a little blessing in disguise. I got to step back and see the game from a different perspective. The game was moving pretty fast before I got hurt. After I got hurt, it seemed like it slowed down just a little bit. I was seeing things a little better, and that’s when I was making better decisions, and just feeling better playing the game of football.”‘

‘With salary cap room that could be over $90 million, if they take advantage of cap savings with underperforming players, the Bills have plenty of flexibility in the upcoming free agency period in March. And without any concern that they’ll be undoing potential compensatory picks by signing so many free agents, general manager Brandon Beane will feel unencumbered to spend as he sees fit.’

‘“One Hundred percent,” Beane said. “We knew coming in that Nathan (Peterman) was coming back. We had made the decision to trade Tyrod to Cleveland and so, you know, before the draft, we really had one legit quarterback here with Nate and then there were different guys out there in free agency. We thought A.J. (McCarron) was a guy that could come in and compete and potentially win that job.”’